The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show

Episode 34: Investigations Into Bad Bunny, Flights Grounded In El Paso, + Old Studio V. New Studio

Date: February 11, 2026
Hosts: Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg

Episode Overview

This episode of The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show delves into reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, flights being grounded in El Paso, controversies around Mike Tyson’s Super Bowl commercial, and broader cultural discussions about the show’s move from a corporate studio to independent production. There’s also commentary on racism, media, food inequality, and community accountability, all flavored with the hosts’ signature humor and candidness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life, Work, and Commitment to the Show

Timestamps: 00:00–08:00

• The hosts reflect on the challenges of new parenthood, work transitions, and the effort required to run their independent show.
• Rosenberg shares a raw account of sleepless nights with his child and the often unseen struggles of parenting:

  "Last night... she was a nightmare. It was a 4am to 5:30, full on hysterics… you hit that point where you put the baby down and walk away." (02:24)

• Group banter about their commitment to the show, even in the face of exhaustion and uncertainties.
• Laura notes how some listeners are still discovering their new platform due to social media algorithms and the greater effort needed to "opt in" versus traditional radio.

  "For a thousand years, you could just get in your car and stuff is on. If you want to check the Ebro Laura Rosenberg show, you gotta think a couple of Steps and a YouTube…" (09:23)

2. Comparing Old Studio vs. New Studio Energy

Timestamps: 09:49–12:20

• Discuss the freedom and struggles of producing the show independently.
• Rosenberg: "You guys just sound freer. Like, I just hear the freedom in the show." (09:49)
• Ebro and Rosenberg miss the ability to play music freely and comment on technical difficulties of legacy media setups vs. their current control over production quality.

3. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime: Representation & Reactions

Timestamps: 12:56–18:00

• The hosts discuss viral reactions to Bad Bunny’s performance, especially among Latin and Caribbean communities.
• Ebro: "At the biggest moment in...entertainment, a kid from Puerto Rico gets up there and does a full set in Spanish, highlighting culture." (13:21)
• Laura shares that people from otherwise unrecognized backgrounds (Uruguay, Belize, Haiti) were moved by being mentioned or represented.
• Heartwarming story of a couple who got married during the performance, with Bad Bunny as their legal witness.

  "The wedding that you see during that super bowl performance is actually a real wedding...Bad Bunny is their legal witness and even signed their marriage license." (16:44)

4. Breaking News: Flights Halted in El Paso

Timestamps: 18:11–19:28

• Ebro: "All flights to and from El Paso Airport in Texas for 10 days...this hasn't happened since 9/11." (18:37)
• Raises questions about military and Department of Homeland Security activity, ICE facility connections.
• Uncertainty and concern about why this action is occurring.

5. Controversy: Investigations Into Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show

Timestamps: 19:29–23:02

• Reports that right-wing figures and politicians are trying to manufacture outrage and potential formal investigations into the halftime show’s Spanish-language lyrics and supposed indecency.
• Satirical “investigation” segment pokes at the hypocrisy and possible xenophobia underlying the complaints.
• Rosenberg: "This could be much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction...if it is true what was said on national television..." (20:46)
• Unpacks dog-whistle racism—how discomfort with non-English performances reflects deeper anxieties about changing American demographics.

6. Accountability, Racism, and National Decline

Timestamps: 23:03–30:08

• The conversation turns to the lack of accountability for those implicated in the Epstein files, contrasting the U.S. with Europe where repercussions are swifter.
• Candid critique of American exceptionalism:

  "We are the worst place in the world that—why do you think we're so loud about saying we're the best place in the world?" (26:11)

• Ebro and Rosenberg candidly discuss the nation's history of ignoring or excusing white supremacy, drawing parallels to the reactionary backlash after Obama’s election.

7. Mike Tyson’s Super Bowl Ad: Fat Shaming & Food Justice

Timestamps: 30:26–38:09

• The group scrutinizes a Mike Tyson ad aired during the Super Bowl for using shame-based tactics and oversimplifying obesity.
• Play a clip from food advocate K. Nurik on why shame and stigma worsen public health, noting food deserts, accessibility, and the profit motives behind America’s food industry.

  "You cannot shame someone out of structural constraints...If we truly want people to eat more nutrient dense foods, shame based messaging during a football game is not the solution." (33:16, Nurik)

• Ebro questions why government messaging lacks substance and practical support, noting the ad’s superficiality and lack of empathy for mental health and trauma as contributors to obesity.
• Laura criticizes elitist health food chains like Erewhon for furthering food inequality.
• They discuss apps like Yuka that let consumers check food healthiness, but express skepticism about their long-term reliability.

8. Socialist NFL vs. Capitalist America

Timestamps: 42:42–44:59

• Rosenberg: "The NFL is actually a socialist construct...The Cowboys make the same money from the TV deal that the Panthers make...everything is done in a way that's supposed to make everyone equal and fair." (43:14)
• Contrast how American society fails in lifting up the less fortunate, while the NFL rewards parity.

9. Rundown with Laura Styles: Drake x McDonald’s, Britney Spears, and More

Timestamps: 45:06–53:53

• Laura discusses rumors of a Drake/McDonald’s collaboration and the promotional value of celebrity fast food meals.
• Rosenberg: Critiques the superficiality and corporate cash-grabbing of such partnerships:

  "Drake already makes fast food. Now he's gonna be a fast food." (45:47)

• Rumors about Drake following Trump on Instagram are mentioned and debated.
• Britney Spears’ sale of her music catalog for ~$200 million is recapped, leading to nuanced discussion about exploitation, conservatorship, and how culture has treated women in the limelight, especially at a young age.

  "When you look back at her interviews, they were so inappropriate...not on her. It's the way I feel about Bieber." (50:16)

10. Lowdown: Outrage Over Bad Bunny and Cultural Policing

Timestamps: 55:04–56:18

• Laura quotes Congressman Andy Ogles’ inflammatory tweet describing the halftime show as “pure smut,” focusing on supposed “explicit displays of gay sexual acts” and “women gyrating.”
• Hosts ridicule the hypocrisy, noting how similar performances by non-Latin/Black artists go ignored.

  "I knew when they saw the girls dancing in front of the casita...that was gonna get some blowback." (55:57, Ebro)

11. Celebrating Black History Month: Septima Poinsett Clark

Timestamps: 56:27–57:53

• Share a “Black Fact” on civil rights leader Septima Clark, her influence on voter education, mentorship of Rosa Parks, and legacy of community empowerment.
• "Septima Clark didn't just teach history—she enabled, emboldened, and mentored the people that came along to create history." (57:36, Rosenberg)

12. Listener Q&A & Community Reflection

Timestamps: 62:01–64:29

• Gurus segment tackles how to deal with seeing marginalized people parrot white supremacist, conservative talking points post-Super Bowl.
• Ebro: "You're aligning with white supremacy and racism because you think it's going to get you to a bag. And you have no morals and you have no purpose." (63:35)
• The team advises to note it, not let it impact your spirit, and recognize those chasing clout.

13. Introspection and Therapy

Timestamps: 64:42–68:20

• Personal reflection on why Ebro avoids nostalgic storytelling—acknowledging difficulty, pain, and the importance of looking forward and being humble.
• Rosenberg: "There's so much there, bro...Living through that and then rationalizing the relationship...There's a lot of stuff there." (67:03)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "If you want to do it, stop bitching." (Ebro, 07:26)
• "Can you imagine if you are a Puerto Rican grandparent...at the biggest moment...a kid from Puerto Rico gets up there and does a full set in Spanish?" (Ebro, 13:21)
• "You cannot shame someone out of structural constraints." (Nurik on Tyson ad, 33:16)
• "We are the worst place in the world that—why do you think we're so loud about saying we're the best place in the world?" (Rosenberg, 26:11)
• "Drake already makes fast food. Now he's gonna be a fast food." (Rosenberg, 45:47)
• "Septima Clark didn't just teach history—she enabled, emboldened, and mentored the people that came along to create history." (Rosenberg, 57:36)
• "You're aligning with white supremacy and racism because you think it's going to get you to a bag. And you have no morals and you have no purpose." (Ebro, 63:35)
• "Try not to let it affect you too much, because people are showing you who they are, and if they show you, believe them." (Laura, 64:28)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|--------------| | Parenting struggles and show commitment | 00:00–08:00 | | Old studio vs. new studio | 09:49–12:20 | | Bad Bunny’s halftime & cultural meaning | 12:56–18:00 | | El Paso flight shutdown breaking news | 18:11–19:28 | | Bad Bunny “investigation” controversy | 19:29–23:02 | | Racism, Epstein, US vs. Europe | 23:03–30:08 | | Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad breakdown | 30:26–38:09 | | NFL as socialism, economics | 42:42–44:59 | | Rundown: Drake x McD’s, Britney, more | 45:06–53:53 | | Bad Bunny outrage and policing | 55:04–56:18 | | Black History Month: Septima Clark | 56:27–57:53 | | Listener Q&A: Dealing with bigoted posts | 62:01–64:29 | | Introspection: Ebro’s avoidance of past | 64:42–68:20 |

Summary

This episode is a lively and honest roundtable that blends humor and cultural critique. The team dissects everything from family struggle and indie media to food politics and the racial undertones of American outrage over representation. They offer takeaway lessons on resilience, media authenticity, and the importance of calling out hypocrisy—while keeping the tone relatable and true to their roots.

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